The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Shimano Backbone vs Okuma Azores https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:46:52 +0000 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:58:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=136323 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Shimano Backbone vs Okuma Azores : Thanks very much for the advice...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136323&PID=1820711&title=shimano-backbone-vs-okuma-azores#1820711 Author: mackjack
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Posted: 22 Dec 2021 at 5:58pm

Thanks very much for the advice people! Will go have a look at them and see how they feel with the reel on.]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:58:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136323&PID=1820711&title=shimano-backbone-vs-okuma-azores#1820711 <![CDATA[Shimano Backbone vs Okuma Azores : MB wrote:Go handle the rods,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136323&PID=1820707&title=shimano-backbone-vs-okuma-azores#1820707 Author: Sufishent
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Posted: 22 Dec 2021 at 4:52pm

Originally posted by MB MB wrote:

Go handle the rods, preferably with your choice of reel attached and you will have your answer. I'm sure both are good rods, but everyone's taste is slightly different. Fishing rods are the only thing I don't order online for this reason. 

Great advice.

FWIW - I don't have either rod but I tried them both in the shop a while back and found the Shimano quite stiff at the tip - great for poppers but perhaps less effective for stick baits. A mate has the Azores and that seems to be a little more supple in the tip. But check it out yourself as it needs to feel good in the hands and balanced with your reel.
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Posted: 22 Dec 2021 at 4:39pm

Go handle the rods, preferably with your choice of reel attached and you will have your answer. I'm sure both are good rods, but everyone's taste is slightly different. Fishing rods are the only thing I don't order online for this reason. ]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:39:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136323&PID=1820706&title=shimano-backbone-vs-okuma-azores#1820706 <![CDATA[Shimano Backbone vs Okuma Azores : Hello, I am after a topwater rod...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136323&PID=1820705&title=shimano-backbone-vs-okuma-azores#1820705 Author: mackjack
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Posted: 22 Dec 2021 at 3:43pm

Hello, I am after a topwater rod that I can use for off the rocks as well as casting stickbaits from the land or on the boat. I am using PE 8 and I have found 2 topwater rods that are within my budget. If you could please LMK what you think would work best that would be awesome!

Okuma Azores Stickbait/Popper Casting Rod - 2pc 7'9 H - PE6-8 Cast 60-190g

or

Shimano Backbone Elite PE5-8 8'2 Topwater
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